Czech Tool vs. ... Well, More Handsome Alternatives

[EssJaySea]

So I have always used Czech tools with my pipes -- they are so inherently functional and just straight to the point. In particular, I monkey around with the pick a lot (as much as the tamper and the scoop or whatever you might call the third part are also functional). I've never understood why someone would choose something else.

This was especially true because (embarrassing confession) I didn't realize other tampers also have -- at least some? -- the pick, or what I learned over the weekend is a dottle pick. (I think that was what I saw it called.)

I can't now find where I saw this; I thought it was an email from one of the online retailers for some really nice looking tampers. You all know them: Scoop on one end, tamper on the other and... an internal dottle pick?! I had no idea. (Doubling down on the embarrassing confession.)

So my question is: Do all tampers have this hidden feature? Are they worth the extra cost? (This probably gets subjective, akin to a cob vs. a birth-year Dunhill.) Does anyone have a strong opinion on one, the other or both? I certainly can imagine feeling like a finer gentleman with a finer tamper to go with a nice pipe...

 

[anotherbob]

as far as function goes the Czech tool has it covered. As far as functions in other tampers? Well you just have to look and see what they have. The biggest difference really is going to be feel and general impression when the basic function is really just super primary and simple.

 

[Chasing Embers]

The Czech tool is a multi purpose tobacco tool. Pipe tamper, cigar poker, and snuff canon spoon.

 

[anotherbob]

The Czech tool is a multi purpose tobacco tool. Pipe tamper, cigar poker, and snuff canon spoon.

can be used that way but not what it's made for.

 

[Chasing Embers]

can be used that way but not what it's made for.

Whatever ?‍

 

[anotherbob]

Whatever ?‍

oh it works for that. But not sure why it bothers me this idea of it being made for snuff and cigars as well. I think it's mostly the snuff part of it. Makes a sub par snuff spoon.

 

[Chasing Embers]

oh it works for that. But not sure why it bothers me this idea of it being made for snuff and cigars as well. I think it's mostly the snuff part of it. Makes a sub par snuff spoon.

Not a snuff spoon. It's to load a snuff canon. Older packaging listed each part as such.

 

[fireground_piper]

I’ll say, I picked up a Joseph Rodgers took during IPSD and was surprised at how much I like it for something that essentially can be done with my finger. I wanted a tamper, pick and knife in a compact tool so it checked the boxes. For what basically was a splurge purchase, I can’t say I have ever been more satisfied either with a random pick up.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

For what it is worth, I have a lighter case/sleeve that has a tamper, dull and round blade, and pick.

It's kind of ugly and feels awkward in the hand and pocket.

I was hoping for efficiency, but got more clutter with a "tool" I never use. Personally, I prefer the redwood handled pipe tool (cheap, efficient and functional).

 

[anotherbob]

Not a snuff spoon. It's to load a snuff canon. Older packaging listed each part as such.

Snuff canons are such an awesome novelty. I would love to see that old packaging. I've never seen a czech tool with anything resembling a package.

 

[shanez]

I personally like the look of the 8 Deco tampers even though they don't do anything Czech tools don't do:

 

[Chasing Embers]

Snuff canons are such an awesome novelty. I would love to see that old packaging. I've never seen a czech tool with anything resembling a package.

sigh

I guess another case of me having to provide photo or video evidence of my posts. I'll try to refrain from posting outside of WAYS since you find my posts so amusing.

 

[anotherbob]

sigh

I guess another case of me having to provide photo or video evidence of my posts. I'll try to refrain from posting outside of WAYS since you find my posts so amusing.

I'd consider it a favor. I.e. you don't need to provide proof anything. I am sure I am not the only person that would love to see that but... No need to provide it if you don't really like us (intentional blatant manipulation)

 

[bullet08]

I prefer something that can multitask.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’ll say, I picked up a Joseph Rodgers took during IPSD and was surprised at how much I like it for something that essentially can be done with my finger. I wanted a tamper, pick and knife in a compact tool so it checked the boxes. For what basically was a splurge purchase, I can’t say I have ever been more satisfied either with a random pick up.

I like my Rodgers very much. When it’s not my , I definitely use that the most. ️

 

[olkofri]

I don't use the Czech tool other than to clean the pipe after the smoke. The Czech tool's tamper is not as good as the concave, edge-bevelled 8deco tampers.

The Czech tool can be used as a self-defense item, though, but I don't carry one.

 

[elvishrunes]

I used to carve wooden tampers but after buying a Czech tool, haven’t gone back. What’s the point, they do everything and fit on your key chain... I will agree the tamper surface area is a tad small, but I can live with that.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I'm not much for passing for fancy stuff when there are highly functional items available cheap. Czech tool and pipe nails for me.

 

[anotherbob]

I'm not much for passing for fancy stuff when there are highly functional items available cheap. Czech tool and pipe nails for me.

It's kind of that story of there is no real functional improvement. And it's not like a thing you use enough to have fancy be a big improvement.

 

[daveinlax]

I have no use for fancy tampers when my index finger works just fine.